Imagine a place where tradition and innovation collide, an arena where artists and scientists partner to create colors that have never been seen on the tip of a paintbrush or rolled onto a printmaking plate. At DANIEL SMITH Artists’ Materials we take pride in the artisans that create our finest quality paints and inks, right here in our Seattle headquarters.

Our manufacturing laboratory is the soul of our company. It is here where ideas are shared, artists voice their opinions and new colors are brought to life through extensive testing and refining. From our exclusive PrimaTek natural mineral pigments, to our modern Quinacridones to our centuries-old Siennas and Ochres, each color we offer has a story to tell. Each story is retold using the highest standard of excellence in manufacturing. You can be sure sure that when you tell your story, the consistent depth, versatility and character of DANIEL SMITH Extra Fine Watercolor will add a richness as good as you can imagine.

Download our 16-page watercolor guide and see why the rich story behind DANIEL SMITH watercolors will add depth to the story your work will tell.

16-page Watercolor Guide This guide is a collection of several articles that cover the mixing characteristics and unique qualities of DANIEL SMITH Extra Fine Watercolors. 2.4Mb The PDF version requires Adobe's free Acrobat Reader (v6). Download the plugin here

	"Some Thoughts on Color" by Susie Short Susie shows how the use of a split palette with DANIEL SMITH watercolors can guarantee "mudless" mixing every time.		"Amazing Mixes" by Jan Hart Jan demonstrates wet-into-wet mixing to create invigorating interplay of color.
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	"Shimmering Shells" by Hillary Page Delve into the world of luminescent watercolors as Hillary shows how viewing angle can add a third dimension to your work.		"CAL 46" by Brenda Swenson Brenda outlines an approach to put life into your work, using a photograph as merely the starting point.
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	DANIEL SMITH PrimaTek Watercolors See how our exclusive PrimaTek watercolors—authentic mineral pigments—play with other colors to add depth and character.		DANIEL SMITH Watercolor Brushes Choose the right shape and quality brush for the job.
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